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As a new employee, you are encouraged to attend the Benefits and Retirement Orientation within two weeks of your start date. Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. Orientation begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes by 12:00 p.m. Orientation will provide you with information on LSU, employee benefits, retirement plans and parking permits. Employees eligible for benefits have 30 days from the date of hire (or date of eligibility) to complete enrollment documents and submit them to the Office of HRM

Class 2 of 5. Building a personal brand can separate you from others in your industry and open up professional opportunities. Your brand is what you’re about. Your brand is about your personal projection. Your brand is who you are, your knowledge, expertise, and what you stand for. This class will discuss perception management, becoming more visible in the workplace, and help you perfect your elevator pitch.

Class 1 of 5. Finding your passion. Building your expertise. Discovering the culture around you. What are your long-term career goals? Are you moving in the right direction or are you simply treading water? In this course, you will learn how to identify your motives, strengths, and passions, as well as how to develop a meaningful workplace mindset.

Session 5 of 5: In this workshop you will identify opportunities to keep your knowledge and skills up to date, learn how your supervisor can invest in your development, and create an action plan for your development goals.

Session 3 of 5: In this workshop, you will learn practical networking tips and techniques for introverts, extroverts, and the socially awkward!

Session 4 of 5: In this class, discover how to build strong working relationships with your supervisor(s) that help you gain influence you need to grow your career.

Learn techniques to handle any situation with confidence and turn customers into loyal advocates. Whether you're new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this class will equip you with the tools to exceed customer expectations. Join us and discover how to create positive, lasting impressions that drive success. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your customer service game!

This course is designed for managers who supervise classified employees. It provides an overview of the Positive Discipline Process outlined in PS–08: Disciplinary Procedures for Professional, Other Academic, and Classified Employees. Participants will learn how to effectively complete discipline forms and apply their knowledge through real-world scenarios, helping them develop well-rounded, constructive disciplinary documentation skills.

The Office of Human Resource Management is hosting the Geaux Gold Program. This event was designed to help new hires discover the golden gems of LSU: learn about the history, culture and traditions of our university, the perks of being an LSU employee, ways to get involved on campus, and the ins-and-outs of what it means to work at our university.

To ensure managers are fully equipped to welcome and engage team members, HRM has developed a specialized course to educate managers on how to effectively utilize the onboarding guide, warmly integrate new employees, and much more! Managing 101 will serve as both a bootcamp and an introduction to our Management Foundation Series (MFS).